By volunteer sidewalk counselor Laura L.
First story, July 28, 2025
I was on the sidewalk outside the St. Paul Planned Parenthood (PP) with Meg, and with Chris as a prayer supporter. At 9:45 a.m. a couple drove up and stopped when I waved at them. I was on the driver’s side and I handed them our literature.
I told them that by the time a woman knows she’s pregnant and comes here, her baby already has a heartbeat, and that there was a free pregnancy center across the street (Abria). I told the dad, “You can be strong and help her walk away.”
As usual, the PP escort was telling them to drive in. I told them, “Don’t let them take this information from you.” They parked in the lot behind the building, so it was hard to tell if they went into PP or not, but approximately 15-20 minutes later, they drove out. Again, I was on the dad’s side.
I waved and he rolled down his window and said they were keeping their baby. I asked if I helped them make that decision and they said yes. I tried to get them to come to the adjoining parking lot, but the escort was again trying to make them move. They then proceeded down to the stoplight at University. Since the light was red, I was able to get down there and talk with them some more. This time I was on the mom’s side of the car.
Again, I told them about Abria and I had the map card that shows the two closest pregnancy centers, including Abria. I gave that to the mom and she was looking at it intently and smiling. I again congratulated them on their baby and told them I would be praying for them.
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